Brindley Scores in Overtime as Avalanche Defeat Canucks 5-4
Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Key Players and Highlights
- Nathan MacKinnon contributed two goals and three assists, taking the NHL scoring lead.
- Artturi Lehkonen scored twice, including the go-ahead goal early in the third period.
- Valeri Nichushkin and Cale Makar each added two assists for Colorado.
- Mackenzie Blackwood made 29 saves, helping the Avalanche secure their third consecutive win.
Vancouver Canucks' Scoring
- Linus Karlsson, Kiefer Sherwood, Drew O'Connor, and Jake DeBrusk scored for Vancouver.
- Kevin Lankinen finished with 27 saves in goal.
Game Details
In overtime, Brindley scored on the rebound of his own shot, clinching the win for Colorado. MacKinnon earned an assist on the play despite having left the ice, finishing the night with five points and an NHL-leading 29 points for the season.
Jake DeBrusk tied the game at 4-4 with a power-play goal by redirecting a shot from Brock Boeser with 3:01 left in regulation. Early in the third period, Lehkonen redirected a Brent Burns pass to put Colorado ahead 3-2.
Drew O'Connor responded with a short-handed goal for Vancouver at 7:26, leveling the score again. Lehkonen captured his second goal of the night on a rebound at 9:47 during a power play, giving the Avalanche a 4-3 lead.
"Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Sunday night."
"MacKinnon got an assist on the play after he had left the ice, giving him five points on the night and an NHL-leading 29 on the season."
With this win, the Avalanche extended their point streak to five wins and two overtime losses (5-0-2).
Author's summary: Brindley's overtime goal and MacKinnon's standout five-point performance helped Colorado secure a thrilling 5-4 comeback win over Vancouver, extending their hot streak.
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